2016 FIAT 500X Trekking Plus AWD; 2016 Kia Forte5 SX 1.6T A/T
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So, I got a set of wheels, shortly after getting set of 4 General Altimax tires, for my 2009 Elantra GLS.
OEM is 15x5.5 with, if I am not mistaken 47 mm offset.
I chose Momo Winter Pro.
They are 15x6.5 - slightly wide for 195/65x15... but still OK.
Wheel Details - Discount Tire
Now, I was suggested to get a set of lug nuts, because OEM ones will not fit into the holes of the rim.
Well, they do fit.
I guess the rule about the lug nuts applies to those "10 hole" rims when the opening is quite small.
Anyway, I checked them and they have the same taper (60 deg). They fit with not problem. Everything seems to be OK. However, I am still told that they will not fit... I am confused as no reasonable explanation is given except that they will not fit into the hole.
Why I do not want to use the new ones? Two things, first this is extra over 40 USD to spend, plus I must carry both sets in the car since the spare must be held by OEM lug nuts... unless it can be held by the aftermarkets... what means the aftermarkets wheels can be held by OEM as well, right?
So, a question here.
Can I use the OEM ones? Same taper, same thread...
Second part is offset.
The rim they ordered is 40 mm offset.
This way they will be on the positive offset comparing to OEM.
However, OEM 15x5.5 being 47 and OEM 16x6.0 being 54 create nothing but negative offset.
All the 25 mm difference between OEM 15 and the Momo will go outside.
OEM 16x6.0 goes inside.
Therefore, should it be negative as the manufacturer did, or at least stay neutral to distribute the whole extra width both sides?
OEM is 15x5.5 with, if I am not mistaken 47 mm offset.
I chose Momo Winter Pro.
They are 15x6.5 - slightly wide for 195/65x15... but still OK.

Wheel Details - Discount Tire
Now, I was suggested to get a set of lug nuts, because OEM ones will not fit into the holes of the rim.
Well, they do fit.
I guess the rule about the lug nuts applies to those "10 hole" rims when the opening is quite small.
Anyway, I checked them and they have the same taper (60 deg). They fit with not problem. Everything seems to be OK. However, I am still told that they will not fit... I am confused as no reasonable explanation is given except that they will not fit into the hole.
Why I do not want to use the new ones? Two things, first this is extra over 40 USD to spend, plus I must carry both sets in the car since the spare must be held by OEM lug nuts... unless it can be held by the aftermarkets... what means the aftermarkets wheels can be held by OEM as well, right?
So, a question here.
Can I use the OEM ones? Same taper, same thread...
Second part is offset.
The rim they ordered is 40 mm offset.
This way they will be on the positive offset comparing to OEM.
However, OEM 15x5.5 being 47 and OEM 16x6.0 being 54 create nothing but negative offset.
All the 25 mm difference between OEM 15 and the Momo will go outside.
OEM 16x6.0 goes inside.
Therefore, should it be negative as the manufacturer did, or at least stay neutral to distribute the whole extra width both sides?